Sony H55 vs Sony TX7

Let's look more closely at the Sony H55 versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the H55 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The H55 was introduced 6 months after the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the H55 scores versus the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H55 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H55 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the H55 and the TX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H55 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H55 and TX7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The H55 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony H55 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.